Business Analysis Associate

PPG is looking for a Business Analysis Specialist to join the team. You will work with business partners to clarify and communicate business requirements to bridge the gap between technology and business processes. You will align IT products and services with business needs. You will report to the Associate Manager, Operations Front Line IT.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate implementations for MES (GE MES) for Sites based in Americas.Ensure project coordination with external vendors, diverse IT teams and business.Project follow up and managementParticipate in requirements gathering, configuration and process design sessions.Ability to rapidly assimilate assigned business area's products and processes Knowledge and experience in gathering requirements, functional design, testing and working with business processesUnderstanding of how IT effects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business processes· Technical skills to support user requests independently with standard tools if availableNetworks with other PPG Analysts to understand how IT solutions are deployed in other areas to solve business problemsDemonstrate flexibility and the ability to learn quickly to develop effective working relationships across a diverse team of functional, technical, and business partnersAbility to support software delivery as needed with product manager interactions, specifications and user stories development as neededAbility to support test plan development and change management activities as neededKnowledge and experience with SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)Project Management Skills - ability to lead and deliver small projects independently.QualificationsA four year degree or higher in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, a related discipline or equivalent experience5+ years of IT or a related discipline experience·Must have a strong systems and process orientationTrack record of participation on IT project teamsMust be comfortable working remotely using primarily virtual means of collaborating with colleagues and managersTechnical skills to support minor user requests such as ad-hoc reports, data extraction, etc.About UsPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.The PPG Way 2030 We are customer championsProactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.We act with purpose and speedAgile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.We are excellent operatorsProductive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.We compete to winFuture-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.We are PPG proudStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.